NovaRad names southeastern sales consultant

NovaRad has named Heather Raulerson as sales consultant for the southeastern United States. The certified radiologist from North Florida Regional Hospital has been in sales for 10 years and will be responsible for NovaRad picture archiving and communications system (PACS) installations, product distribution and business activities in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.

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